Organic Nutrient Sources For Gardening
The primary nutrients required by plants are as follows: Macronutrients Primary Macronutrients Nitrogen (N) Phosphorous…
The Phosphorous Cycle
Phosphorous plays a critical role in food production, soil fertility, and crop yields. Gardeners and…
Alfalfa As Garden Cover Crop In Arizona
Considering growing alfalfa as garden cover crop in Arizona? Here’s what you should know: Traditionally…
Rainwater Harvesting In Arid Environments
If you’re growing a few potted plants on your deck, your water expense will probably…
Organic CalMag Recipe For Gardening
As you may know, Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) always go together when amending soil,…
Tucson Planting Guide
Want to know what to plant each month in Tucson? I’ve come up with some…
Germination Times For Different Seeds
If you’ve ever had a tray of seedlings that looked like this, you’ll know exactly…
What Are Trap Crops?
Trap crops are crops which are grown with the intention of them being attacked by…
How To Start Plants From Seed Indoors
Starting plants from seed is one of the most freeing parts of gardening, as it…
How To Save Garden Seeds
Seed-saving opens up a whole new realm of self-reliance and reduction of inputs in gardening…
What Is Companion Planting?
Take companion planting guides with a grain of salt, because truly the bro-science runs rampant…
Balancing Your Permaculture Ecosystem
If you’re cultivating a permaculture ecosystem, you’ve taken on the role of the holistic shepherd….
What Is Korean Natural Farming (KNF)?
Korean Natural Farming includes such techniques as making Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) to utilize natural…
What Is Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ)?
Fermented plant juice is a concept derived from the Korean Natural Farming (KNF) method developed…
Citrus Hybrids And Original Citrus Fruits
When you hear the word ‘citrus’, what fruits do you immediately think of? For most…
What Are Chill Hours For Fruit Trees?
You may have heard the term “chill hours” in the context of fruit trees and…
What Is Vernalization?
Vernalization means “to make like spring”, and is therefore the trigger for biennial plants to…
How To Dry Cowpeas
Cowpeas are known for their tolerance of sandy soils and low rainfall – making them…